Bit of polish needed

[Gelandestrasse]

The squish band looks very close to the valve seat.

is that not a risk of getting a hot spot ?

Looks the same as my stock R90S heads (just had them off for new rings). The gap between the valve seats is probably smaller. So I wouldn't think there's a risk.

 

[MikeS]

There's always Google.

To be honest I assumed "squish" was a UKGSER colloquialism, not an actual thing, so it didn't occur to me to Google it.

 

[mikeyboy]

I was going to wait till the frame came back from powder to finish building the motor ,to keep it as a solo person job installing it.
But ,I’m bored of waiting.
New clutch fitted.

 

[mikeyboy]

Cylinder studs installed,cam followers in,
Stud o rings fitted

 

[mikeyboy]

One down

 

[mikeyboy]

Two down

 

[mikeyboy]

Note,all holes plugged ,just for the good DR

 

[tuftywhite]

Give me a shout if you need a hand when the frame comes back.

 

[mikeyboy]

Made a start on the carbs,
Unfortunately the main jet holder snapped when I undid it.s a bit of a task to drill it out.
Waiting for a few new bits

 

[mikeyboy]

New calipers cleaned up well.

 

[mikeyboy]

Yay,
I have a frame
Shiney ,mmmmmm

 

[mikeyboy]

Popped the motor back in the frame ,

 

[mikeyboy]

Plenty more to go at

 

[mikeyboy]

Rebuilt forks,new head race bearings,
New headlamp mounts/rubbers etc,
New bars
Fairing mounts from flatracer in stainless

 

[Nin]

Catching up Mike!


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[Posh Pete]

Were those caps on the top of the forks chromed? (They were on my R60 and were replaced by plastic caps on my R80.) Did BMW get into cheese paring mode and cut the chrome between the two? It's starting to look awful nice by the way.

 

[Wrinkly]

Worth every penny of the £12 subs for these threads alone. Great work Mikey.

 

[Big Jets]

If you don't mind me asking Mikey what bars are the ones you have fitted look right for what Im after ,Ive got set off a bandit fitted at the Moment but Im leaning to far forward .yours look ideal.Your work is fantastic Im enjoying this thread and its giving me some inspiration, love it cant wait to see you complete it .

 

[mikeyboy]

Were those caps on the top of the forks chromed? (They were on my R60 and were replaced by plastic caps on my R80.) Did BMW get into cheese paring mode and cut the chrome between the two? It's starting to look awful nice by the way.

The fork tops pictured are standard from the original machine,swapped onto the “new” twin disc forks.
Not chromed but plain alloy,now vapour blasted.

 

[mikeyboy]

If you don't mind me asking Mikey what bars are the ones you have fitted look right for what Im after ,Ive got set off a bandit fitted at the Moment but Im leaning to far forward .yours look ideal.Your work is fantastic Im enjoying this thread and its giving me some inspiration, love it cant wait to see you complete it .

They are medium height from Motobins,back in a mo.